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LiNa Energy successfully demonstrates Na-ion technology for battery energy storage systems

Green Car Congress

Solid-state sodium-ion battery company LiNa Energy ( earlier post ) successfully completed an independent demonstration of its lithium-free sodium batteries for energy storage systems with commercial partner ion Ventures. The test was performed independently at HORIBA MIRA and was funded via support from the UK’s Department for Business, Energy, and Industrial Strategy (BEIS).

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GM, Volvo: EVs won't cost more than gas vehicles by 2025

Green Car Reports

For mass adoption to succeed, EVs will need to sell at prices comparable to internal-combustion cars while still generating profits for their manufacturers. Despite recent supply-chain issues causing a backslide in battery affordability, General Motors and Volvo now predict that will happen by mid-decade. In an interview with Automotive News.

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New electrokinetic mining technology for recovering rare earth elements from weathering crusts

Green Car Congress

Rare earth elements (REEs), especially heavy REEs (HREEs), are important in modern industry. However, conventional mining techniques apply excessive usage of ammonium-salt-based leaching agents to recover HREEs from ion-adsorption rare earth deposits (IADs), which exhibits low efficiency and devastating environmental impact on the local ecosystem. A research team led by Prof.

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EV adoption lags in the US heartland, but that may soon change

Green Car Reports

In stark contrast to California, where EV sales have cracked 15% of the vehicle market, United States EV adoption remains sluggish in the middle portion of the nation. But a change could be underway, according to a recent report from S&P Global Mobility. The 22 heartland states—essentially every state in the contiguous U.S. excluding the.

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How serious is Norway about climate change? So much that its streetlights self-dim

emissions global warming Norway climate change carbon dioxide youtube lighting

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EVR Motors partners with EKA Mobility to provide advanced lightweight electric motors for e-buses and Light Commercial Vehicles in India

Green Car Congress

Israeli startup EVR Motors has partnered with India’s EKA Mobility, an electric vehicles and technology company, a subsidiary of Pinnacle Industries Limited, to design small, lightweight electric motors for their e-buses and Light Commercial Vehicles (LCVs) in India. According to the new commercial agreement, EVR will design and develop electric motors for EKA, based on EVR’s proprietary Trapezoidal Stator Radial Flux Permanent Magnet (TS-RFPM) motor, and EKA will manufacture these e-motors and

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Porsche Taycan lessons, US heartland EV adoption, EV vs. ICE price parity: Today’s Car News

Green Car Reports

EV adoption in the U.S. heartland lags, but it may soon change. GM and Volvo see EV vs. ICE price parity by 2025. And Porsche reveals some lessons it’s learned from its Taycan electric car. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Porsche made the right choice in building its Taycan around an 800-volt battery pack, but it underestimated the.

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“Weekends don’t have to end:” LDV launches Australia’s first electric ute

The Driven EV News

LDV launches the first production series electric ute into the Australian market - but it's not cheap. The post “Weekends don’t have to end:” LDV launches Australia’s first electric ute appeared first on The Driven.

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Constellium supplying aluminum auto body sheet for the Maserati Grecale SUV

Green Car Congress

Constellium SE is supplying aluminum auto body sheet for the all-new Maserati Grecale SUV. Constellium is the primary supplier of auto body sheet solutions for the closures of the Maserati Grecale, including the hood, liftgate, and doors. For the outer surface of the hood and liftgate, Constellium provides Surfalex, its solution for high surface quality with specific hemming and roping properties, particularly adapted to the sculpted lines that define brands such as Maserati.

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The Women Behind ENIAC

Cars That Think

If you looked at the pictures of those working on the first programmable, general-purpose all-electronic computer, you would assume that. J. Presper Eckert and John W. Mauchly were the only ones who had a hand in its development. Invented in 1945, the Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer (ENIAC) was built to improve the accuracy of U.S. artillery during World War II.

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NXP introduces S32K39 Series MCUs for modern electrification applications

Green Car Congress

NXP Semiconductors has introduced the new S32K39 series of automotive microcontrollers (MCUs) optimized for electric vehicle (EV) control applications. The modern S32K39 MCUs offer high-speed and high-resolution control for increased power efficiency to extend driving range and provide a smoother EV driving experience. The S32K39 MCUs include networking, security and functional safety capabilities beyond traditional automotive MCUs to address the needs of zonal vehicle E/E architectures and soft

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Faurecia and Accenture partner on products and services for connected and autonomous vehicles

Brief

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Ending the lithium shortage: AIS is poised to help skyrocket global battery supply

Innovation News Network

AIS Resources and its partners are developing six projects in Argentina’s Lithium Triangle that could flip the global lithium shortage on its head. The post Ending the lithium shortage: AIS is poised to help skyrocket global battery supply appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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Why Are Low-Income Customers Paying Higher Prices in Retail Choice Markets?

Energy Institute at HAAS

Five striking facts from a new Energy Institute working paper. Consumer choice is generally a good thing. For much of the consumption that goes on at my house – coffee, … Continue Reading Why Are Low-Income Customers Paying Higher Prices in Retail Choice Markets?

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The sustainable future of batteries in Europe rests on a developed recycling industry

Innovation News Network

A robust European battery recycling market is crucial to upkeep competition with foreign markets and meet the need for batteries after 2030. The post The sustainable future of batteries in Europe rests on a developed recycling industry appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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BYD plans to mass-produce sodium-ion batteries in Q2 2023, report says

CN EV Post

BYD's sodium-ion batteries will first be featured in some versions of the Qin EV, Dolphin and new model Seagull, a local media report said. The post BYD plans to mass-produce sodium-ion batteries in Q2 2023, report says appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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ExxonMobil announces 6th oil discovery offshore Guyana with Ranger-1; Guyana may move from non-producer to regional powerhouse

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The Transistor of 2047: Expert Predictions

Cars That Think

The 100th anniversary of the invention of the transistor will happen in 2047. What will transistors be like then? Will they even be the critical computing element they are today? IEEE Spectrum asked experts from around the world for their predictions. What will transistors be like in 2047? Expect transistors to be even more varied than they are now, says one expert.

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I bought this 5-seater electric boat on Alibaba for $1,080. Am I crazy?

Electrek

Oops, I did it again. I bought another quirky, cheap, yet kind of awesome-looking electric vehicle on the Chinese mega-shopping site Alibaba. This time it was a five-seater electric boat. Here’s how it happened. more…. The post I bought this 5-seater electric boat on Alibaba for $1,080. Am I crazy? appeared first on Electrek.

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Sono Motors Expands Cooperation With Continental for Development of Sion Solar EV

Electric Cars Report

Technology company Continental is working with German solar mobility OEM Sono Motors on the development of the Sion self-charging electric car, which is to be produced in Finland in the second half of 2023. Continental Engineering Services (CES), the technology company’s in-house development service provider, has made available an extensive portfolio of products and tailor-made […] The post Sono Motors Expands Cooperation With Continental for Development of Sion Solar EV appeared first on

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Tesla (TSLA) is taking a beating; investors ask board to stop the bleeding

Electrek

Tesla’s stock (TSLA) is currently taking a beating on the public market, and thousands of investors are now asking the company’s board to act to stop the bleeding. more…. The post Tesla (TSLA) is taking a beating; investors ask board to stop the bleeding appeared first on Electrek.

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Could fusion be the ultimate energy of the future?

Innovation News Network

Fusion energy is low-carbon and near limitless, meaning it could be the answer for powering the global energy transition. The post Could fusion be the ultimate energy of the future? appeared first on Innovation News Network.

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NIO starts offering ET7, EL7, ET5 purchase options in Germany, here are all the details

CN EV Post

Pricing for ET7, EL7, ET5 essentially puts NIO in direct competition with Mercedes-Benz and BMW in Europe rather than Tesla's models. The post NIO starts offering ET7, EL7, ET5 purchase options in Germany, here are all the details appeared first on CnEVPost. For more articles, please visit CnEVPost.

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Pilot Company & Volvo Group Partner To Build National Public Heavy-Duty Charging Network

CleanTechnica EVs

The Volvo Group and Pilot Company, the biggest travel center operator in North America, have signed a Letter of Intent in a partnership to build a nationwide public charging network to support the expansion of the battery-powered Volvo VNR Electric trucks. Pilot Company plans to deploy high-performance charging infrastructure at selected Pilot and Flying J […].

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Tesla reportedly places massive order of next-gen self-driving chips with TSMC

Electrek

Tesla has reportedly placed a massive order of chips for its next-gen Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer with Taiwan’s TSMC. The order is so large that it might make Tesla one of TSMC’s biggest customers. more…. The post Tesla reportedly places massive order of next-gen self-driving chips with TSMC appeared first on Electrek.

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Domino’s launches 800 Chevrolet Bolt EV fleet for pizza delivery

Teslarati

Domino’s Pizza is rolling out a fleet of 800 Chevrolet Bolt EVs for sustainable pizza deliveries. More than 100 custom-branded Domino’s Chevy Bolt EV s will begin delivering pizzas this month throughout the United States, the company said. Meanwhile, 700 more units are being prepared and will be added to the fleet in the coming months. It will be the U.S.’s largest electric pizza delivery fleet.

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The U.S.-China Chip Ban, Explained

Cars That Think

It has now been over a month since the U.S. Commerce Department issued new rules that clamped down on the export of certain advanced chips—which have military or AI applications—to Chinese customers. China has yet to respond—but Beijing has multiple options in their arsenal. It’s unlikely, experts say, that the U.S. actions’ will be the last fighting word in an industry that is becoming more geopolitically sensitive by the day.

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Elon Musk reiterates details for Tesla FSD Beta’s upcoming wide release

Teslarati

Tesla’s FSD Beta wide release seems to be moving according to schedule. Considering Elon Musk’s recent comments on Twitter, Tesla owners will soon be able to access FSD Beta, perhaps even without relying on the Safety Score system. . Elon Musk has noted that Tesla is looking to widen the release of FSD Beta V11 before Thanksgiving. The V11 update is notable since it is the first iteration of the company’s advanced driver-assist system that operates using a single software stack

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Sysco Receives First Battery-Electric Freightliner eCascadia Class 8 Truck

CleanTechnica EVs

The first series-produced battery electric Freightliner eCascadia was recently delivered to Sysco Corporation, the top global distributor of food service equipment. Sysco could be paving the way for the future of sustainability in the food service distribution industry. Keep in mind that it manages one of the biggest private fleets in the country. At the […].

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LDV eT60 electric ute, eDeliver 9 van and MIFA 9 people mover have big EV price premiums

EV Central

LDV has announced the prices of its trio of new electric models – and they’re not cheap. . Let’s start with the eDeliver 9 which arrives in three body styles, with pricing starting from $99,990 for the cab chassis, $116,537 for the LWB MR, and $118,836 for the LWB HR. All those prices are before on-road costs. It’s an even more pricey proposition for the MIFA 9 people-mover, which steps from $106,000 for the entry-level Mode, to $117,000 for the mid-spec executive, to a considerable $131,0

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Is The Tesla Brand Cooling In The Danish EV Market?

CleanTechnica EVs

This is not about electric vehicle demand. Every EV produced of any brand will be sold for many years to come. There are fluctuations between brands, but none of the manufacturers will go broke because of lack of demand. Profits Matter Most In my opinion, the only reason any vehicle manufacturer would go bankrupt is […].

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Domino’s acquires 800 Chevy Bolts for delivery fleet, cutting costs and attracting drivers

Electrek

The world’s largest pizza company is going electric. Domino’s announced Monday it will be adding over 800 2023 Chevy Bolt EVs to its fleet, making it the largest electric pizza delivery fleet in the US. more…. The post Domino’s acquires 800 Chevy Bolts for delivery fleet, cutting costs and attracting drivers appeared first on Electrek.

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Shopping For An EV? How To Be Sure It Will Get You There On Trips

CleanTechnica EVs

If you’re considering buying an EV, or you’ve recently purchased one, things can look a little intimidating. For local driving, you’ve probably figured out that the EV has plenty of extra range and that you can charge it while you sleep. That part of things (which is about 90% of your driving for most people), […].

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Tesla supplier sheds light on graphite supply challenge for EV battery manufacturers [Editorial]

Teslarati

Graphite is an essential part of a lithium-ion battery. There are many challenges that EV battery manufacturers might face in the graphite market as electric vehicle demand continues to rise. Graphite is often an overlooked essential mineral when people think of EV batteries. However, it is a crucial component in the anodes of lithium-ion batteries used in electric vehicles. .

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Taxes on EVs Cut, Incentives Added in Australia

CleanTechnica EVs

Import tariffs and the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) will be cut on electric vehicles costing below $84,000 (AUD) in Australia. It is an exciting time to be watching the surge in EV ownership taking place as Labor makes good on its election promises. Taxes on EVs cut, incentives added — the electric future is bright. […].

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Tesla Megapack powers new 196 MWh battery storage system in Europe

Teslarati

A new 196 MWh battery storage system comprised of Tesla Megapacks was energized on Monday, November 21. The new battery storage system went online at Pillswood, Cottingham, in Europe. Harmony Energy, based in North Yorkshire, developed the facility using Tesla Megapacks , though construction was managed by the American electric vehicle maker. The facility can store up to 196 MWh in a single cycle and provide power to about 300,000 homes for two hours. “Battery energy storage systems are es

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ZF Produces Two Million Electric Motors

CleanTechnica EVs

ZF has produced two million electric motors, a significant milestone. The tech firm offers a variety of electric motors to automobile manufacturers, including hybrid and electric axle drives for electric passenger cars and electric central drives for commercial vehicles. The two million units that were generated made a substantial dent in CO2 emissions reduction.

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